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East Renfrewshire Property Market Evolution in 2018 Posted: 10th January 2018

Last year Nicol Estate Agents enjoyed fantastic growth and great success on the local property market, and early predictions for 2018 show that this prosperity is not set to slow any time soon. In particular, Glasgow has seen a surge in house prices over the past 12 months, outpacing growth in Edinburgh by 0.3%, and […]read more>>

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How to sell a one-of-a-kind home Posted: 28th December 2017

All homes are in some way unique – whether it’s the way they are decorated, the location or floorplan – but some certainly have more individuality than others. One-of-a-kind homes, from converted buildings (think old fire station flats, churches or pump-house conversions) to purpose built projects, houses in really remote locations or that have weird […]read more>>

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Property Sales Highlights of 2017 Posted: 19th December 2017

As we are approaching the end of 2017, we look back on a year of fantastic growth and success on the local property market.East Renfrewshire is a very specific market with a continued shortage of supply, which makes buyers constantly compete on available stock.  With a new office in Clarkston and a larger team, Nicol […]read more>>

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Nicol Jumper Day and Holiday Opening Times Posted: 12th December 2017

The holiday season is upon us for another year and for another year we are supporting Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 15th December!read more>>

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Local Events – What’s Happening in East Renfrewshire This December? Posted: 1st December 2017

Each and every month, there are hundreds of exciting events taking place in and around East Renfrewshire. We’re always spoilt for choice in this neck of the woods, even more so during in the run up to Christmas and New Year—though it is hard to keep track of what’s happening at this time of year. […]read more>>

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First-time Buyer Behaviour – Insights and Trends Posted: 1st December 2017

The number of first-time buyers in the UK has increased considerably over the past five years. Last year, they accounted for 36% of all residential property sales across the country, compared to just 26% in 2011. This rise is due to a combination of factors, most notably record-low interest rates, increased mortgage approvals, and the […]read more>>

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How to Make Sure You Get the Best Price for Your Home Posted: 15th November 2017

Because of the sheer value of the transaction, what appears like a mere 3-5% can translate into thousands of actual pounds. That is why it is important to treat the sale of your home with utmost attention. Even if it might seem like a simple matter of listing your property online, we can assure you, […]read more>>

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Halloween and Fireworks Festivities in East Renfrewshire Posted: 25th October 2017

It’s all happening in our neck of the woods over the next couple of weeks, from creepy Hallowe’en capers to fireworks fun and even a few early Christmas events to get you into the festive spirit (only 8 weeks to go!!). Thanks again to What’s On East Renfrewshire for all event information.read more>>

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Nicol Estate Agents: Property Roundup Posted: 6th October 2017

Autumn is in full swing and our newly opened Clarkston office, as well as our established Newton Mearns branch, have been buzzing with activity. We have rounded up just a few of the properties currently in our books – but please do check our full listings as there are many more to be discovered.read more>>

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BREXIT Not a Priority for Home Movers Posted: 6th October 2017

We have faced much political uncertainty of late, from indy ref, to general elections and the Brexit vote. With Brexit currently dominating the news agenda, it is understandable that consumers may be more cautious when it comes to major financial or life changing decisions such as a home move.read more>>